Italian Phrase
Va veloce.
Meaning
A direct command telling someone to go quickly. It can be used for a driver, a cyclist, a runner, or any situation where speed is needed.
When to use
Use it when you want to encourage someone to increase their speed, such as urging a taxi driver, a friend on a bike, or a teammate in a race. It’s informal, so reserve it for familiar contexts.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Vaveloce
Va (imperative of andare)
‘Va’ is the informal singular imperative of ‘andare’ (to go). In standard writing it is often shown as ‘va’ with an apostrophe (va’).
veloce (adverb)
‘veloce’ functions as an adverb meaning ‘fast’ or ‘quickly’, placed after the verb.
🗨In Conversation
Va veloce!
Go fast!
Sto arrivando, ci vediamo al bar.
I’m coming, see you at the bar.
✕Common Mistakes
Vai veloce.
‘Vai’ is the present indicative, not the informal imperative. The correct command is ‘Va’ (or ‘Va’ with an apostrophe).
Va veloci.
‘Veloci’ is the plural adjective; the adverb needed is ‘veloce’.
↔Alternatives
Vai più veloce.
Go faster.
Sii più veloce.
Be faster.
Accelerate.
Accelerate.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, drivers are more often told ‘Vai più piano’ (go slower) than ‘Va veloce’, because safety is a priority. When you do use ‘Va veloce’, it’s usually in a playful or urgent context, like cheering on a cyclist or urging a friend in a hurry.